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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,742.47, 67,071.96 and 15,139.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,742.47, 67,071.96 and 15,139.71 is: 22,695.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,742.47 : 67,071.96 = 15,139.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,742.47/67,071.96 = 15,139.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,742.47x = 67,071.96 × 15,139.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,742.47x = 1,015,450,023.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,450,023.53/44,742.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,695.44

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